Why does nature need help from communities?

Massive loss of wildflower meadows in the last 60 years.There are many reasons for this but the end result is that

wildlife is losing its habitats

biodiversity is in decline

our world is becoming less colourful and

our children are losing out on that everyday contact with nature.

older people are yearning for the return of the familiar sights and sounds of their younger days

How can villages and communities halt the decline in biodiversity?

Nothing beats the strength of a well organised team when it comes to changing things for the better. Any scheme to encourage local people to add wild flowers into private gardens and public spaces will make an enormous difference to wildlife. Why not start by....

Asking local residents where they would like to see more wildflowers

Approaching local businesses for sponsorship - it's great PR for them

Involving local groups such as Cubs, Scouts, Guides, Brownies in establishing wildflower areas

Persuading your council to mow verges less often - this will allow more wild flowers to thrive and save money

Maintaining a wildflower meadow is very cost effective

Maintaining a wildflower meadow can save you money. Once established, it will only need cutting once a year...imagine how that will cut the cost of mowing the churchyard or the village green!

How can Meadowmat help bring wildlife back into your community?

Meadowmat wildflower turf makes it easy to establish a species-rich meadow area

Meadowmat is a pre-grown mat of wild flowers and grasses, delivered on a roll and ready to lay. Simply unroll onto impoverished soil that has been prepared for planting. Keep well watered for 2-4 weeks, or until the plants have established. Depending on the time of year it's laid, Meadowmat should give you a fantastic floral display in its first summer.

Here's a short video to show you how easy it is to lay Meadowmat

How to inspire your community to grow more wildflowers

The growers of Meadowmat wild flower turf have created an information sheet to help you to inspire your village or community to take action

All you need to do is complete form at the bottom of this page and you will be able to download a pdf version of the sheet

If you would prefer a printed version, or if you would like information sheets to hand to friends, please email Angela Lambert who will put some in the post for you